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Liko Kauai Cruises

9875 Waimea Road, Waimea, Kauai, HI
808-338-0333
Ranked #1 of 3 tours in Waimea
4.5 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
Type: Tours
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We left booking a Na Pali coast tour too late and couldn't get on any leaving from the north shore, so we chose Liko Kauai. Their boat is custom built for the trip and their short draft means they can leave from the small boat harbor farther west than Port Allen so you get to the coast more quickly and... More

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NYC Pal
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

If you're like me, you looked at dozens of TA reviews, forums, etc. I can't urge you strongly enough to book this one!!!! JUST DO IT!!! We only had about a dozen people aboard a large catamaran! The other companies we saw take up to 50 people (ew!!!!) and the zodiacs look like they're so uncomfortable to sit on for... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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There are only two ways to see the Na Pali Coast - helicopter or boat. BUT only by boat can you get up close and personal to the rugged coastline. In our case we got to go just a little ways into one of the incredible caves. Wow! Our entire family (from kids to grandparents) enjoyed this tour and would... More

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Kihei, Hawaii
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

While I'm disappointed that weather did not premit us from continuing our journey of the NaPali coast, the staff on the boat was amazing! Chris, who seemed to be the deck hand, had to be one of the nicest people we encountered on Kauai. Always checking in to make sure everyone was okay, very informative (but casual). Helped keep everyone... More

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Markham ON
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80 reviews 80 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012
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The tour leaders are very personable, very knowledgeable, and obviously totally captivated by the wildlife around Kauai. We saw literally 100 whales in a single 5 hour cruise. Many dolphins. Incredible scenery of the Na Pali coast. We went into the caves (this is smaller power boat that fits in where the big sails cannot). Lunch was good. I would... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012
4
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This is a very comfortable double Catamaran and it DOES gave a bathroom And the there is a canopy over several rows of seats. I spend the winters in Kauai and in the past 5 years I've done this cruise 21 times. I LOVE the crew, you can tell they love what they do. You can also tell by all... More

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Illinois
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011

These folks have a great website - take a nice look, because that's as good as it will get. The boat is old, diesel, no cabin, inadequate shelter from sun and wind (and rain) and vibrates like it has a bent prop. FORGET about using the bathroom, you get tossed around so much on this narrow boat with bench seating.... More

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Pearl City, Hawaii
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011
5
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SHORT VERSION: Honest company and great intimate tour of Napali coast. PROS: pristine just right size boat with a head (restroom), Yeah for the head; front mounted seats with half covered by shade, got to sit on bow, great crew. Waimea Canyon near harbor. CONS: none LONG VERSION: We originally had our tour scheduled for Sat, 11/26, but got call... More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011
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I like the concept of 'small group tours' and am happy to pay a little bit more for the experience. It was certainly delivered with the snorkelling tour of the Napali coast. We saw dolphins, flying fish and even swam with the giant turtles! Brilliant.... and the scenery well, the photos speak for themselves. Our guide and captain both seemed... More

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Alberta, canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

This was an excellent trip. The captain and tour guide were very friendly and engaging. They were obviously very proud of their home island and it was like being shown around the NaPali Coast by old friends. Though the boat doesn't look like much from shore, it is very smooth and stable in the waves. The boat is in mint... More

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